"Partisan gerrymandering is illegal under the Florida Constitution. Passed by voters in 2010, the Fair Districts Amendment explicitly prohibits maps intended to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent. Despite this, legal challenges are currently addressing accusations that recent maps violate these provisions.
Key Aspects of the Law:
Constitutional Ban: The state constitution (Article III, Section 20) prohibits using redistricting to favor a political party or incumbent.
Requirements: Districts must be compact, contiguous, and respect existing political subdivisions.Legal Challenges:
As of May 2026, lawsuits allege that new congressional maps signed by Governor DeSantis violate these constitutional, voter-approved standards.2010 Amendment: Known as the "Fair Districts Amendments," they were passed with over 62% voter support."
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